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August 14, 2016

Video shows huge crocodile joining sharks to stalk boat

Video posted on YouTube Thursday shows lemon sharks being joined by a huge crocodile as they swam around a boat in a Western Australia creek.

August 12, 2016

Australian official rejects criticisms of China investor ban

Australia's treasurer on Friday rejected accusations that the true reason his government plans to ban Chinese bidders from leasing a Sydney electricity grid is to appease influential lawmakers with xenophobic views.

August 11, 2016

Australia to ban Chinese from leasing Sydney power grid

Australia has announced it plans to block Chinese bidders rom leasing a major Sydney electricity grid on national security grounds.

August 11, 2016

Australia census to go back online 2 days after cyberattack

Australia's prime minister says his country's first attempt to conduct a census online will resume two days after it shut down due to system failures that left it vulnerable to cyberattack.

August 10, 2016

Australia recognizes 10 soldiers' courage in Vietnam War

A retired Australian army officer has won a 50-year struggle to gain official recognition for the bravery of 10 soldiers who fought under his command during Australia's most costly battle of the Vietnam War.

August 9, 2016

Dubai-based courier Aramex sells stake to Australia Post

The Dubai-based courier Aramex says Australia's postal service has bought a 4.5 percent stake in the company.

August 8, 2016

Official says Australian security key to Chinese investment

Australia's treasurer says that national security will be his overriding consideration when he decides whether to allow a Chinese consortium to lease a major Sydney electricity grid.

August 5, 2016

Malaysia confirms Flight 370 course was on pilot's simulator

Malaysia has confirmed one of the pilots of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had plotted a course on his home flight simulator to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed.

August 5, 2016

Australia to keep high-risk terrorism convicts in prison

Australian state governments have agreed to change laws so they can keep high-risk people convicted under terrorism laws in prison after they have served their sentences.

August 5, 2016

Australian prime minister explains why he vetoed UN bidder

Australia's prime minister says he vetoed a predecessor's bid for the top United Nations job because Kevin Rudd lacks the interpersonal skills and temperament to be a candidate.